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Yamaha F9.9 Owner's Manual

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    F9.9 t9.9 owner’s manual 6g8-28199-1s u.S.A.Edition lit-18626-07-07 6g8-9-1s-hyoshi 06.4.18 11:57 am ページ 1.

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    Emu25060 zmu01690 read this owner’s manual carefully before operating your outboard motor. 6g8-9-1s-hyoshi 06.4.18 11:57 am ページ 2.

  • Page 3: Important Manual Information

    Important manual information emu31280 to the owner thank you for choosing a yamaha outboard motor. This owner’s manual contains infor- mation needed for proper operation, mainte- nance and care. A thorough understanding of these simple instructions will help you ob- tain maximum enjoyment from your ...

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Table of contents general information .......................... 1 identification numbers record .......... 1 outboard motor serial number .......... 1 key number....................................... 1 emission control information ........... 1 north american models..................... 1 star lab...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Table of contents models) ......................................... 36 procedure for tilting down (manual tilt models) .................................... 37 cruising in shallow water .............. 37 cruising in shallow water (manual tilt models) .................................... 37 cruising i...

  • Page 6: General Information

    1 general information emu25170 identification numbers record emu25183 outboard motor serial number the outboard motor serial number is stamped on the label attached to the port side of the clamp bracket. Record your outboard motor serial number in the spaces provided to assist you in ordering spare ...

  • Page 7: General Information

    General information 2 emu25262 manufactured date label this label is attached to the clamp bracket or the swivel bracket. Emu25272 star labels your outboard motor is labeled with a cali- fornia air resources board (carb) star la- bel. See below for a description of your particular label. Emu25280 on...

  • Page 8: General Information

    General information 3 emu25300 three stars—ultra low emission the three-star label identifies engines that meet the air resources board’s 2008 ex- haust emission standards. Engines meeting these standards have 65% lower emissions than one star-low-emission engines. Emu25362 safety information ● befo...

  • Page 9: General Information

    General information 4 the switch, stopping the engine. ● know the marine laws and regulations where you will be boating—and obey them. For basic boating rules, see “rules of the road” on page 5. ● stay informed about the weather. Check weather forecasts before boating. Avoid boating in hazardous wea...

  • Page 10: General Information

    General information 5 emu25431 label warning ewm01300 ● this engine is equipped with a neutral starting device. ● the engine will not start unless the shift control is in neutral position. Emu25465 caution labels emu25473 label caution: ecm01191 transport and store the engine only as shown. Otherwis...

  • Page 11: General Information

    General information 6 tion and collision, and to any special circum- stances, which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.” in other words, follow the standard rules ex- cept when a collision will occur unless both vessels try to avoid each other. I...

  • Page 12: General Information

    General information 7 other vessel is expected to maintain its course and speed. You must stay out of its way until you are clear of it. Likewise, if an- other vessel is passing you, you should maintain your speed and direction so that the other vessel can steer itself around you. Emu25530 other spe...

  • Page 13: General Information

    General information 8 emu25540 fueling instructions warning ewm00010 gasoline and its vapors are high- ly flammable and explosive! ● do not smoke when refueling, and keep away from sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. ● stop engine before refueling. ● refuel in a well-ventilated area. Refue...

  • Page 14: General Information

    General information 9 dry rags. ● do not overfill the fuel tank. ● tighten the filler cap securely after re- fueling. ● if you should swallow some gasoline, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, get immediate medical attention. ● if any gasoline spills onto your skin, im- med...

  • Page 15: General Information

    General information 10 emu25690 battery requirement caution: ecm01060 do not use a battery that does not meet the specified capacity. If a battery which does not meet specifications is used, the electric system could perform poorly or be overloaded, causing electric system damage. For electric start...

  • Page 16: General Information

    General information 11 and can advise you and install a propeller on your outboard that is best suited to your ap- plication. Note: select a propeller which will allow the engine to reach the middle or upper half of the oper- ating range at full throttle with the maximum boat load. If operating cond...

  • Page 17: Basic Components

    12 basic components emu25799 main components note: * may not be exactly as shown; also may not be included as standard equipment on all mod- els. F9.9, t9.9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 zmu04360 1. Top cowling 2. Top cowling lock lever(s) 3. Coolin...

  • Page 18: Basic Components

    Basic components 13 emu25802 fuel tank if your model was equipped with a portable fuel tank, its function is as follows. Warning ewm00020 the fuel tank supplied with this engine is its dedicated fuel reservoir and must not be used as a fuel storage container. Com- mercial users should conform to rel...

  • Page 19: Basic Components

    Basic components 14 emu26201 neutral interlock trigger to shift out of neutral, first pull the neutral in- terlock trigger up. Emu26211 neutral throttle lever to open the throttle without shifting into ei- ther forward or reverse, put the remote con- trol lever in the neutral position and lift the n...

  • Page 20: Basic Components

    Basic components 15 emu25922 gear shift lever pulling the gear shift lever towards you puts the engine in forward gear so that the boat moves ahead. Pushing the lever away from you puts the engine in reverse gear so that the boat moves astern. Emu25941 throttle grip the throttle grip is on the tille...

  • Page 21: Basic Components

    Basic components 16 emu25971 throttle friction adjuster a friction device provides adjustable resis- tance to movement of the throttle grip or the remote control lever, and can be set accord- ing to operator preference. To increase resistance, turn the adjuster clockwise. To decrease resistance, tur...

  • Page 22: Basic Components

    Basic components 17 emu26001 engine stop button to open the ignition circuit and stop the en- gine, push this button. Emu26070 manual starter handle to start the engine, first gently pull the han- dle out until resistance is felt. From that posi- tion, then pull the handle straight out quickly to cr...

  • Page 23: Basic Components

    Basic components 18 emu26090 main switch the main switch controls the ignition system; its operation is described below. ● “ ” (off) with the main switch in the “ ” (off) posi- tion, the electrical circuits are off, and the key can be removed. ● “ ” (on) with the main switch in the “ ” (on) posi- ti...

  • Page 24: Basic Components

    Basic components 19 note: if the sailboat does not move straight ahead when engine is locked with the steering lock lever and the boat’s rudder is set straight, re- adjust the outboard’s steering handle angle with the adjustment bolts. If the engine is forced to turn right or left when the steering ...

  • Page 25: Basic Components

    Basic components 20 emu26372 top cowling lock lever(s) (turn type) to remove the engine top cowling, turn the lock lever(s) and lift off the cowling. When in- stalling the cowling, check to be sure it fits properly in the rubber seal. Then lock the cowling again by returning the lever(s) to the lock...

  • Page 26: Operation

    21 operation emu26901 installation caution: ecm00110 incorrect engine height or obstructions to smooth water flow (such as the design or condition of the boat, or accessories such as transom ladders or depth finder transducers) can create airborne water spray while the boat is cruising. Severe engin...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation 22 motor greatly affects the water resistance. If the mounting height is too high, cavitation tends to occur, thus reducing the propulsion; and if the propeller tips cut the air, the engine speed will rise abnormally and cause the en- gine to overheat. If the mounting height is too low, th...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation 23 come loose due to engine vibration. Warning ewm00640 loose clamp screws could allow the out- board motor to fall off or move on the transom. This could cause loss of control and serious injury. Make sure the tran- som screws are tightened securely. Oc- casionally check the screws for ti...

  • Page 29: Operation

    Operation 24 run the engine at 2000 r/min or at ap- proximately half throttle. 2. Second hour: run the engine at 3000 r/min or at ap- proximately three-quarter throttle. 3. Remaining eight hours: run the engine at any speed. However, avoid operating at full throttle for more than 5 minutes at a time...

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    Operation 25 note: be sure to completely insert the dipstick into the dipstick guide. Emu27433 filling fuel warning ewm00060 gasoline and its vapors are highly flam- mable and explosive. Keep away from sparks, cigarettes, flames, or other sources of ignition. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap. 2. Carefull...

  • Page 31: Operation

    Operation 26 emu27450 operating engine emu27461 feeding fuel (portable tank) warning ewm00420 ● before starting the engine, make sure that the boat is tightly moored and that you can steer clear of any obstructions. Be sure there are no swimmers in the water near you. ● when the air vent screw is lo...

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    Operation 27 emu27490 starting engine emu27541 starting engine 1. Place the gear shift lever in neutral. Note: the start-in-gear protection device prevents the engine from starting except when in neu- tral. 2. Attach the engine stop switch lanyard to a secure place on your clothing, or your arm or l...

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    Operation 28 note: ● when the engine is cold, it needs to be warmed up. For further information, see page 30. ● if the engine is warm and fails to start, open the throttle slightly and try to start the engine again. If the engine still fails to start, see page 61. Emu27600 electric start/prime start...

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    Operation 29 5. Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the starter button and allow it to re- turn to its original position. Caution: ecm00160 ● never push the starter button while the engine is running. ● do not keep the starter motor turning for more than 5 seconds. If the starter motor is...

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    Operation 30 3. Turn the main switch to “ ” (on). 4. Turn the main switch to “ ” (start), and hold it for a maximum of 5 seconds. 5. Immediately after the engine starts, re- lease the main switch and allow it to re- turn to “ ” (on). Caution: ecm00191 ● never turn the main switch to “ ” (start) whil...

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    Operation 31 emu27740 shifting warning ewm00180 before shifting, make sure there are no swimmers or obstacles in the water near you. Caution: ecm00220 to change the boat direction or shifting position from forward to reverse or vice- versa, first close the throttle so that the engine idles (or runs ...

  • Page 37: Operation

    Operation 32 emu27796 reverse (manual tilt and hydro tilt models) warning ewm00190 when operating in reverse, go slowly. Do not open the throttle more than half. Oth- erwise the boat could become unstable, which could result in loss of control and an accident. Tiller handle models 1. Place the throt...

  • Page 38: Operation

    Operation 33 emu27820 stopping engine before stopping the engine, first let it cool off for a few minutes at idle or low speed. Stop- ping the engine immediately after operating at high speed is not recommended. Emu27844 procedure 1. Push and hold the engine stop button or turn the main switch to “ ...

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    Operation 34 the engine stop switch, then turning the main switch to “ ” (off). Emu27861 trimming outboard motor the trim angle of the outboard motor helps determine the position of the bow of the boat in the water. Correct trim angle will help im- prove performance and fuel economy while reducing s...

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    Operation 35 3. Reposition the rod in the desired hole. To raise the bow (“trim-out”), move the rod away from the transom. To lower the bow (“trim-in”), move the rod to- ward the transom. Make test runs with the trim set to different angles to find the position that works best for your boat and oper...

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    Operation 36 and making it hard to increase speed. Oper- ating with excessive trim-in at higher speeds also makes the boat unstable. Resistance at the bow is greatly increased, heightening the danger of “bow steering” and making opera- tion difficult and dangerous. Note: depending on the type of boa...

  • Page 42: Operation

    Operation 37 2. Disconnect the fuel line if a fuel joint is provided on the outboard motor. 3. Place the tilt lock lever in the release po- sition. 4. Hold the rear of the top cowling with one hand, tilt the engine up, and turn the tilt support lever to the lock position and support the engine. Emu2...

  • Page 43: Operation

    Operation 38 nism does not work while the shallow water cruising system is being used. Hitting an underwater obstacle could cause the outboard motor to lift out of the water, resulting in loss of control. ● do not rotate the outboard motor 180° and operate the boat in reverse. Place the gear shift i...

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    Operation 39 3. Slightly tilt the outboard motor up and pull the shallow water lever toward the transom. 4. To return the outboard motor to the nor- mal position, place the gear shift lever in neutral, then slightly tilt the outboard motor up. Push the shallow water lever down. Set the tilt lock lev...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    40 maintenance emu31480 specifications note: “(al)” stated in the specification data below represents the numerical value for the alumi- num propeller installed. Likewise, “(sus)” represents the value for stainless steel propeller installed and “(pl)” for plastic propeller installed. Emu28218 dimens...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance 41 t9.9eh tiller t9.9er remote control starting system: f9.9er electric f9.9mh manual t9.9eh electric t9.9er electric starting carburetion system: prime start valve clearance (cold engine) in: 0.15–0.20 mm (0.0059–0.0079 in) valve clearance (cold engine) ex: 0.20–0.25 mm (0.0079–0.0098 i...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    Maintenance 42 t9.9eh 21.0 nm (15.5 ft-lb) (2.14 kgf-m) t9.9er 21.0 nm (15.5 ft-lb) (2.14 kgf-m) engine oil drain bolt: 8.0 nm (5.9 ft-lb) (0.82 kgf-m) engine oil filter: 8.0 nm (5.9 ft-lb) (0.82 kgf-m) emu28222 transporting and storing outboard motor warning ewm00690 ● leaking fuel is a fire hazard...

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    Maintenance 43 it is advisable to have your outboard motor serviced by an authorized yamaha dealer prior to storage. However, you, the owner, with a minimum of tools, can perform the fol- lowing procedures. Caution: ecm01080 ● to prevent problems which can be caused by oil entering the cylinder from...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance 44 fogging at the same time. Warning ewm00090 ● do not touch or remove electrical parts when starting or during operation. ● keep hands, hair, and clothes away from the flywheel and other rotating parts while the engine is running. 7. Run the engine at a fast idle for 10–15 minutes in ne...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Maintenance 45 equipment, lighted cigarettes, and so on.) ● do not smoke when charging or han- dling batteries. Keep batteries and electrolytic fluid out of reach of children. Batteries vary among manufacturers. There- fore the following procedures may not al- ways apply. Consult your battery manufa...

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    Maintenance 46 emu28522 maintenance chart frequency of maintenance operations may be adjusted according to the operating condi- tions, but the following table gives general guidelines. Refer to the sections in this chapter for explanations of each owner-specific action. Note: when operating in salt ...

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    Maintenance 47 emu28874 maintenance chart (additional) emu28910 note: when using lead or high-sulfur gasoline, inspecting valve clearance may be required more frequently than every 500 hours. Engine oil inspection / change oil filter (built into oil pan) inspection / cleaning / change spark plug(s) ...

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    Maintenance 48 emu28931 greasing yamaha marine grease (water resistant grease) f9.9, t9.9 emu28952 cleaning and adjusting spark plug warning ewm00560 when removing or installing a spark plug, be careful not to damage the insulator. A damaged insulator could allow external sparks, which could lead to...

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    Maintenance 49 ple, if the center electrode porcelain is very white, this could indicate an intake air leak or carburetion problem in that cylinder. Do not attempt to diagnose any problems yourself. Instead, take the outboard motor to a yamaha dealer. You should periodically re- move and inspect the...

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    Maintenance 50 checkpoints ● fuel system parts leakage ● fuel line joint leakage ● fuel line cracks or other damage ● fuel connector leakage emu28990 checking fuel filter check the fuel filter periodically. The fuel fil- ter is a one piece, disposable type. If foreign matter is found in the filter, ...

  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Maintenance 51 is hot and should be handled with care to avoid burns. ● be sure the outboard motor is securely fastened to the transom or a stable stand. Caution: ecm01240 change the engine oil after the first 10 hours of operation, and every 100 hours or at 6-month intervals thereafter. Other- wise...

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    Maintenance 52 mark, drain until the level meets the specified capacity. Overfilling the oil could cause leakage or damage. 5. Start the engine and watch to make sure the oil pressure indicator turns on. Make sure that there are no oil leaks. Caution: ecm01420 if the oil pressure indicator does not ...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Maintenance 53 emu29130 water leakage start the engine and check that no water leaks from the joints between the exhaust cover, cylinder head, and body cylinder. Emu29140 engine oil leakage check for oil leaks on the around the engine. Note: if any leaks are found, consult your yamaha dealer. Emu291...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance 54 note: if the shear pin equipped: it is designed to break if the propeller hits a hard underwater obstacle to help protect the propeller and drive mechanism. The propeller will then spin freely on the shaft. If this happens, the shear pin must be replaced. Emu30660 removing the propell...

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    Maintenance 55 specified torque. 4. Align the propeller nut with the propeller shaft hole. Insert a new cotter pin in the hole and bend the cotter pin ends. Note: if the propeller nut does not align with the propeller shaft hole after tightening to the specified torque, tighten the nut further to al...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Maintenance 56 note: ● if a magnetic gear oil drain screw is equipped, remove all metal particles from the screw before installing it. ● always use new gaskets. Do not reuse the removed gaskets. 4. Remove the oil level plug and gasket to allow the oil to drain completely. Caution: ecm00710 inspect t...

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance 57 when cleaning the fuel tank. ● remove the fuel tank from the boat be- fore cleaning it. Work only outdoors in an area with good ventilation. ● wipe up any spilled fuel immediately. ● reassemble the fuel tank carefully. Im- proper assembly can result in a fuel leak, which could result ...

  • Page 63: Maintenance

    Maintenance 58 and get immediate medical attention. Antidote (internal): ● drink large quantities of water or milk followed by milk of magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil. Get immediate medical attention. Batteries also generate explosive hydro- gen gas; therefore, you should always follow these ...

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance 59 when installing the battery and discon- nect the black battery cable first when removing it. Otherwise, the electrical parts can be damaged. ● the electrical contacts of the battery and cables must be clean and properly connected, or the battery will not start the engine. Connect the ...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Maintenance 60 page 57 for the correct procedure. Emu29390 checking top cowling check the fitting of the top cowling by push- ing it with both hands. If it is loose have it re- paired by your yamaha dealer. Emu29400 coating the boat bottom a clean hull improves boat performance. The boat bottom shou...

  • Page 66: Trouble Recovery

    61 trouble recovery emu29424 troubleshooting a problem in the fuel, compression, or igni- tion systems can cause poor starting, loss of power, or other problems. This section de- scribes basic checks and possible remedies, and covers all yamaha outboard motors. Therefore some items may not apply to ...

  • Page 67: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 62 q. Is fuel system obstructed? A. Check for pinched or kinked fuel line or other obstructions in fuel system. Q. Is fuel contaminated or stale? A. Fill tank with clean, fresh fuel. Q. Is fuel filter clogged? A. Clean or replace filter. Q. Have ignition parts failed? A. Have servic...

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    Trouble recovery 63 a. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is load on boat improperly distributed? A. Distribute load to place boat on an even plane. Q. Is water pump or thermostat faulty? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is there excess water in fuel filter cup? A. Drain filter cup. Engine ...

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    Trouble recovery 64 q. Is fuel joint connection incorrect? A. Connect correctly. Q. Is heat range of spark plug incorrect? A. Inspect spark plug and replace it with rec- ommended type. Q. Is high pressure fuel pump drive belt bro- ken? A. Have serviced by a yamaha dealer. Q. Is engine not responding...

  • Page 70: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 65 note: consult your yamaha dealer if the new fuse immediately blows again. Emu29532 starter will not operate if the starter mechanism does not operate (the engine cannot be cranked with the start- er), the engine can be started with an emer- gency starter rope. Warning ewm01021 ● ...

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    Trouble recovery 66 3. Lock the front panel with the lock pin. 4. Prepare the engine for starting. For fur- ther information, see page 27. Be sure the engine is in neutral and that the en- gine stop switch lanyard lock plate is at- tached to the engine stop switch. The main switch must be “ ” (on), ...

  • Page 72: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 67 2. Open the throttle halfway. On models with a neutral throttle limiter, open the throttle as far as it will go. 3. Start the engine. 4. If the engine still will not start, open and close the throttle two or three times to feed additional fuel to the intake mani- fold by operatin...

  • Page 73: Trouble Recovery

    Trouble recovery 68 dealer as soon as possible. Caution: ecm00400 do not attempt to run the outboard motor until it has been completely inspected..

  • Page 74: Consumer Information

    69 consumer information emu29811 important warranty information for u.S.A. And canada.

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    Consumer information 70

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    Consumer information 71 emu29830 yamaha motor corporation, u.S.A. Four-stroke outboard motor three-year limited warranty.

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    Consumer information 72.

  • Page 78: Consumer Information

    Consumer information 73 emu29841 important warranty information if you use your yamaha outside the usa or canada.

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